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Taqueria El Molino

July 30, 2018 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED RICE 45.5F AND 4LBS COOKED BEANS 52.9F IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.8LBS.$90.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT 2- COMPARTMENT HAND SINK NEXT TO CUTTING BOARD.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS POP COOLER IN DINING AREA,MISSING LOCK ON SAME.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT IN TOILETROOM HANGING BY TIED UP PLASTIC BAGS,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND PAPER ON PIPES,WALLS,WINDOWS AND PREP TABLES.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF 1- EYE STOVES,GRILL TABLE,LIGHT SHIELDS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT IS ADJACENT TO REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,DINING AREA. • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS • MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM. • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB AT HEAT LAMP ABOVE CHIPS.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTFICATION.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 26, 2017: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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